Keep Your Cleveland Home Cool Without Breaking the Bank

Published on August 10, 2015

When it comes to the Cleveland environment, it can be tough to manage keeping your home cool without spending a lot. According to the Department of Energy, the typical homeowner will spend nearly half their energy bill on their heating and cooling needs, around $875 a year. However, if you’d like to possibly decrease that number, it might be time to consider scheduling air conditioner serviceand a consultation to discuss an upgrade for your home’s air conditioning system.

In a recent USA Today article, Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Kathleen Hogan says “Residents should strongly consider replacing a central air more than a dozen years old. Switching it out for one that carries an ENERGY STAR® rating could pare your cooling costs by roughly 30 percent.”

Any savings will be dependent on the age of the air conditioner, but typically, getting a new air conditioner takes strategic advantage of the technological innovations made that make heating and cooling equipment more efficient.

Of course, newer, energy efficient air conditioners may help reduce your energy costs, but don’t short sell the importance of routine air conditioner service. Hogan and Dan DiClerico, senior editor of Consumer Reports also note that cleaning and changing air filters can significantly improve the performance of your air conditioner.

Also noted as vital keys to keeping your home cool without breaking the bank:

Add insulation to your attic

Make sure your home is well-sealed

Seal your ductwork to make sure the cool air is going where it’s supposed to

Set your thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit; 26 degrees Celsius

Close vents in rooms that are unused

Use a ceiling fan in the area you are in

Whether you’re wanting to set up air conditioner service or want to learn more about your replacement air conditioner possibilities, give the team at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 440-252-1375 or set up an appointment with us through our online scheduler.

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